The non-governmental watchdog is described as a group that addresses “irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.” The PC leader claims that Hart “dedicated his entire career to attacking the mining industry.” Hart says his work with MiningWatch Canada was more about keeping the industry in check.

“We worked with communities defending the interests of communities to make sure the environment is protected and make sure people’s quality of life is protected,” Hart says. “It’s not about rampaging across the country and trying to shut down every mine that’s operating.”

The Ontario PC Party‘s official Twitter account posted one of Hart’s past blogs for the Canadian not-for-profit, which talked about the hazards of living next to a mine.

In one tweet, Ford calls Hart, Andrea Horvath’s “star candidate,” adding that Hart “has dedicated his entire career to attacking the mining industry,” and called Hart’s interest in Canadian mining his “personal crusade.”

Ontario NDP star candidate, Ramsey Hart has dedicated his entire career to attacking the mining industry. This is his personal crusade. It is clear there are 2 different NDPs. #onpoli#ONelxn#northernontario#pcpo